aniel Adam Maltz is a fortepianist based in Vienna, Austria.
He is the leading fortepianist of his generation, performing in 50+ cities per year as a sought-after soloist, director, and Lieder accompanist.
He is also an esteemed educator, visiting 40+ universities as a guest artist and clinician.
Daniel specializes in Viennese Classicism — especially the works of Haydn, Mozart, and Beethoven — performed on the Viennese fortepianos of their time.
He brings his expertise in the Viennese sound, culture, philosophies, and performance practices of the Classical era to his interpretations.
Called “master of the Viennese fortepiano” (The Common Reader) and “the foremost performer in the world of the fortepiano” (Aspen Daily News), critics say, “The recital was a triumph… It was a privilege to hear an artist of this caliber” (Marblehead Current) and praise his “lavish but tasteful” playing (Classical Sonoma).
He debuted at Carnegie Hall (Weill) at age 22.
Daniel studied fortepiano performance at the Universität für Musik und darstellende Kunst in Vienna and the Royal Academy of Music in London. He refined his command of historical practices through private study with Andreas Staier and Ingomar Rainer.
He also hosts Classical Cake, the podcast about Viennese classical music and culture.
